What to do with Turkey leftovers - 5 recipes
Chef Tips and Tricks
Sweet Apple Cinnamon Rolls
1 apple
Pie crust dough
1/8 cup brown sugar
1/8 cup almond powder
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Egg yellow(s)
Milk
1. Halve an apple and slice each half finely.
2. Cut the top of a pie crust to get a straight edge.
3. Spread the brown sugar and almond powder all over the dough.
4. To get the first row, line up the apples in a straight line and cut out the section. Continue until all the dough is all used up.
5. Mix egg yellow and milk and cover each roll with the mixture.
6. If you wish, sprinkle a little extra brown sugar on top of each roll.
7. Bake in the oven for 18 min at 350° F.
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By jmsbrdly
This is a simple casserole recipe my mom gave to me years ago to use up Thanksgiving turkey leftovers
- 2 pounds broccoli florets
- 3 cups coarse shredded leftover turkey
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 large coarse chopped red onion
- 5 cloves minced garlic
- 1 coarse chopped red bell pepper
- 2 cups sliced white mushrooms
- 1-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 cup homemade turkey broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3 tablespoons minced flat leaf parsley
- 1 tablespoon minced thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced rosemary fronds
- 1 teaspoon minced sage
- 1-1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1-1/2 cups crumbled goat cheese
- 1-1/2 cups crumbled Ritz type crackers
- 1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fine ground almonds or pecans
- Coarse kosher or sea salt
- Fresh ground black pepper
Creamy Turkey or Chicken Enchiladas
By joesgilr15
sauté chopped meat onions and chilies in skillet until onions are cooked
- About 4 cups chopped meat from turkey or chicken ( I use leftover from roasted ones )
- 1- small can diced green chilies
- 1- med. onion chopped
- 1 package 10 count or more flour tortillas burrito size
- 1- 28oz. can green sauce
- 1 can chopped olives (optional)
- 16 oz. sour cream (get 2 if you like it on the top when you serve)
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Dannielle's Thanksgiving Casserole
By dannielleberry
My version of an old classic
- 2-3 cups leftover turkey OR boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 2-3 cups leftover stuffing (dressing)
- 2-3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- 1-2 cups leftover gravy
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Leftovers A La King
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Perfect dish for leftover duck, turkey, goose, chicken, or any large amount of leftover meat
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 bag or can of peas
- 1 can or bag of corn
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 stick butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 can of chicken stock or leftover fat
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